Category: Christian Faith & Life
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Letter From the Editor – New Releases for Your Ministry Toolkit
Dear brothers in the ministry, In my letter to you this spring, I’d like to call to your attention several new ministry tools. Some you may find helpful to use in your ministry, others you may find well-suited to recommend to the people you serve, depending on their individual situations and spiritual needs. Remember that…
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A Letter from the Editor — New and Upcoming Bible Studies
Dear brothers, soldiers in the army of our victorious King! Christ is risen. He is risen indeed—hallelujah! We stand in awe, contemplating the victory Jesus won for us, eager to proclaim that message through every means possible so that the souls of those around us may be strengthened and encouraged as they serve God in…
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Letter From the Music Editor
A Holy Week Message I venture a guess that everyone reading this email was expecting to be in the middle of a hectic yet wonderful week of worship. Holy Week is a time when, for worship planners and musicians, months of preparation culminate in shouts of joy at Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, songs of peace…
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Explore the New Hymnal Website
The Christian Worship website offers up-to-date content you won’t want to miss: Special pages for leaders, planners, musicians, and worshipers Interview videos from the Hymnal Project Committee Glimpses of beautiful hymnal page designs Service Builder demo videos A sampling of rich liturgical artwork Articles that provide background information and commentary on Hymnal Project Committee decisions Answers to common questions…
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Letter From the Editor
Wanted: Women Writers – Wanted: Political Sanity Greetings from Northwestern Publishing House, Today I want to share some information about a conference that may interest the women in your congregation, as well as two resources that you may find helpful as our country prepares for another intense election cycle. God has blessed many of our…
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5-Minute Bible Studies: For Teens – Letter From the Editor
Dear brothers in the ministry, The teenage years are challenging years for many—spiritually challenging. How often don’t pastors wistfully scan the assembled worshipers with an ache in their hearts because of the absence of many recent confirmands. How many parents don’t cautiously encourage their high school students to include time in their busy schedules for…
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God Our Refuge: Letter From the Editor
Dear brothers in the ministry, After spending over a quarter century serving as an editor at Northwestern Publishing House, I can safely say that there are few NPH and WELS publications—present as well as past—that I’m unfamiliar with. With this letter to you, I’m calling attention to one publication that had completely escaped my attention…
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Having Conversations With Your Grandchildren
On Sunday, September 8, the United States celebrates Grandparents Day. Families across the country will take time to give thanks for their grandmothers and grandfathers and the years of guidance, kindness, and love they have shared together. But why let the conversation stop there? 10 Things to Tell Your Grandkids provides field-tested Christian wisdom to…